Tetra Pak and​the environment

Our promise, to PROTECT WHAT’S GOOD​, relates not just to ensuring the safety of the food we eat and drink, but also to minimising our impact on the environment too. ‘Drive environmental excellence’ is one of our strategic priorities for 2020 and beyond. ​Our ultimate vision is to provide fully sustainable packaging, using only renewable materials and leaving a minimal environmental footprint and zero waste.​

Increasing global recycling rate

Focusing on renewable materials

On average, 75% of a Tetra Pak® package is paperboard, made from wood. We are committed to sourcing from responsibly managed forests and other controlled sources with the aim of using 100% Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC™) certified paperboard. This percentage has risen from 38% in 2012 to 41% in 2013.

Working with climate across the value chain

Being a sustainable company is not enough for us; we also need a sustainable value chain. Our suppliers and customers represent the biggest opportunities to reduce emission of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e) in the value chain. Thus, reaching our 2020 climate goal requires collaboration.